A mighty long way : my journey to justice at Little Rock Central High School, Carlotta Walls LaNier ; with Lisa Frazier Page

The Resource A mighty long way : my journey to justice at Little Rock Central High School, Carlotta Walls LaNier ; with Lisa Frazier Page

A mighty long way : my journey to justice at Little Rock Central High School, Carlotta Walls LaNier ; with Lisa Frazier Page

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When 14-year-old Carlotta Walls walked up to Little Rock Central High School on September 25, 1957, she and eight other black students only wanted to make it to class. But the journey of the "Little Rock Nine" would lead the nation on an even longer and much more turbulent path, one that would challenge prevailing attitudes, break down barriers, and forever change America. Descended from a line of proud black landowners and businessmen, Carlotta was raised to believe that education was the key to success. After Brown v. Board of Education, the teenager volunteered to be among the first black students--she was the youngest--to integrate nearby Central High School. But getting through the door was only the first of many trials. This inspiring memoir is not only a testament to the power of one to make a difference but also of the sacrifices made by families and communities that found themselves a part of history.--From publisher description

When 14-year-old Carlotta Walls walked up to Little Rock Central High School on September 25, 1957, she and eight other black students only wanted to make it to class. But the journey of the "Little Rock Nine" would lead the nation on an even longer and much more turbulent path, one that would challenge prevailing attitudes, break down barriers, and forever change America. Descended from a line of proud black landowners and businessmen, Carlotta was raised to believe that education was the key to success. After Brown v. Board of Education, the teenager volunteered to be among the first black students--she was the youngest--to integrate nearby Central High School. But getting through the door was only the first of many trials. This inspiring memoir is not only a testament to the power of one to make a difference but also of the sacrifices made by families and communities that found themselves a part of history.--From publisher description

Biography type

autobiography

Dewey number

379.2/630976773

Illustrations

illustrations

plates

Index

no index present

LC call number

LC214.23.L56

LC item number

L36 2009

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

bibliography

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A mighty long way : my journey to justice at Little Rock Central High School, Carlotta Walls LaNier ; with Lisa Frazier Page